Where did u get your driveshaft?

Post by **msg** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

im currently looking for a reputable shop who can make my driveshaft for a s13 rb25det swap. For those in the nor cal region who have done this swap, can you point me out to a shop?

Website · Post by **frosted flakes** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

i dont know about northern cali but i know just about any driveshaft place can make you a custom driveshaft. I got my single piece driveshaft made for about $200

Post by **NISMO_RB25** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

http://www.mckinneymotorsports.comThey had them in stock and I am happy with it. I think it was about 350. I bought the mounts from them as well.They make good quality stuff, and it only one day to get the motor installed and hooked up using there kit and driveshaft.

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

go to a local shop that does heavy truck repairs, or hydraulic lines. if you have an industrial area near you your good to go. just take measurements, and get the correct yoke.

for example, the place near me is called excelsior garage and machine works. they have a sign out front that says "spicer/fuller driveline specialists"

find a place like that. or go to a local shop that does good business and ask them where they get there driveshafts made. every repair shop has to send driveshafts to a specialist to get repaired/made.

Post by **underground** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

McKinney sells their driveshafts for $550, but we are running a NICO member discount for $500.

I would highly recommend their kits, as the East Coast Distributor, we use their products all the time. I think you will be very impressed with their quality. Their driveshaft is good for up to 650 HP, but i'd say it could take 1000HP.

If you are doing the RB swaps, then look into their motor mounts and wiring service, I can give you NICO pricing on all of these if interested.

Thanks!

ChrisUnderground Motorsports

Post by **underground** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

Well, you are welcome to have one custom made, but I know from experience that the McKinney products are high quality and bolt-on, the fitment is amazing.

You're not paying an extra $100 for a sticker, you're paying to get a product that has proven itself and that works.

I don't understand why so many people go cheap on these crucial parts. Go cheap on seats, etc. not on motor parts, I would at least look into the McKinney mounts before i had one made.

Your choice....

Post by **thephatone** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

imho, if a driveshaft making shop, all they do is make driveshafts, for 20-30 years, would you go with mckinney who just got introduced to the RB scene? or goto a place that has been making well just driveshafts for 30 years? considering both are reputable shops...

a few pieces of metal etc...doesnt cost too much as you know how business works, at cost, wholesale, discount, retail

yes we know mckinney makes high quality stuff, but imagine if their prices were to go lower? say by 20-40% then i think everyone would buy their RB driveshafts, and RB mounts/kits

dont you think also?

Post by **underground** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

McKinney has been in business for over 40 years, they have been doing Nissan motors for almost 15. That a long time for any car shop in the import scene.

I know their prices are high and maybe they will be lowered, I have heard that they will be...

But as for now the rule of thumb applies; you get what you pay for.

I just had a call from a guy that used the Unstable Hybrids kit and he said he is having problems. I have never used it, so I can't comment. The guy paid $500 for the motor mounts, and said they did nothing but put the motor into the firewall.

Anybody have any experience with their mounts kits?

Post by **thephatone** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

actually the rule of thumb you get what you paid for doesnt necessarily exist any more...

but regardless as i said previously, mckinney has a great reputation because their probably the only one who went to the car and measured and double checked to have everything fit, but still the price for many people is a high...i understand mckinney has to make profit but yeah you get what im trying to say

im currently trying to decide to do whether a rb20 or rb25 swap, price is crucial haha oh well

Post by **RB25DET** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

NISMO_RB25 wrote:http://www.mckinneymotorsports.comThey had them in stock and I am happy with it. I think it was about 350. I bought the mounts from them as well.They make good quality stuff, and it only one day to get the motor installed and hooked up using there kit and driveshaft.

Yeah I'm going through McKinney with most of my engine swapping. They seem to know what they're doing and have all the right parts for getting the job done quick and clean.

^^^ and Mckinney does not charge $1150 for the kit, its really only $600, but if you want shipping then its $1150.

Post by **RB25DET** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

Either way that price is with shipping included. Shipping makes up for almost half the cost.

Post by **NISMO_RB25** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

The Great "to Kit or not to Kit"

For everyone out there considering, read Night's commentary above if you need a reason not to use a Kit.

Now for everyone else, let me tell you the benefits, and the reason I used Mckinney's mounts and Drive shaft.

1. Saved over $500 by not having to get a whole front clip2. Now I don't have the front half of a car I am not using, sitting in my lawn3. Didn't have to take two driveshafts to a driveshaft shop.4. The only modification I had to make, was a dent in the firewall that doesn't do any damage, and you can't even see it5. My engine sits low enough to clear the hood, without cutting it.6. I didn't have to mess with switching out power steering lines7. I didn't have to switch the steering rack8. I did the actual swap by myself in one weekend(the fans, and other modification are the same, kit or no kit, and that took a couple more weekends)9. Mckinney had them in stock, and at my door in less than a week

And finaly, I searched every freaking forum I could find, and if you have the money to buy kit, do it! The only reason not to is money. Hell I saved half of that money, getting a motorset instead of a whole clip.

Night is right, it was $1150 shipped for the mounts and the driveshaft.

I still am not sure why it seems like Night wants to talk people out of it. I guess really you are just letting them know that they have options, and that is reason this forum kicks butt.

This project can be done cheaply, but I highly recommend planning on spending 10K, that way when you only spend 8 or 9, you will be happy. There is no car on the market that gives you 250hp for 9K. I also guarantee that as soon you fire it up the first time, you start thinking brakes, suspension, more power, etc

Post by **RB25DET** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

Ohh sorry, i'm only thinking for myself, being in alaska, everything is hella expensive to ship. But what was mentioned up above ^^^ is my way of thinking. You get the main parts in the clip and don't need to worry about extra parts. And i'm tired of getting custom parts that break, this way if anything goes wrong, i have someone to blame it on, a warranty.

Post by **NISMO_RB25** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

Where did the $3800 come from? I payed $3200(2700 +shipping) for my motor set.I bet you meant3800 for the clip shipped3250 for the motorset shipped

anyway there is the 500 I saved by not getting the clip, but if you have room to have it laying around, I would have probably spent the extra for the clip as well.

Post by **RB25DET** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

I'm not ordering my engine set from mckinney, i was talking about the drivetrain still.

Post by **NISMO_RB25** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

NightXCZ77 wrote:No, I got the $3800 from McKinney's site and $3250 from mine. Not to mention $4,000 for a S14 SR20DET Clip (plus tax)...? That better be gold plated or something crazy...maybe titanium turbo manifold?

LMAO.. I didn't my my motorset from them, just the instal kit/driveshaft/ and wiring. That does seem very high, but maybe they actually have them in stock.

Post by **NISMO_RB25** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

Sorry Night, I just read my above post and I didn't mean to crack on you about your biz.

Post by **Altiman94** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

why do you guys argue so much. If you have a good business itll prove itself to be reputable in time. You shouldnt need to defend yourself.

Post by **FAST-DATSUN** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

The $3800 was a type II late model motor set with Split Fire coil packs installed and is in Excellant shape and READY to ship. There are many choices for parts, motor set and kits, each person should get what is best for them and there skill level. "NIGHT" why to do have to attack everyone who is not connected with you??? I hope you grow up and that you have a GOOD NEW YEAR...

We Hope EVERYONE has a good 2004 Thanks from everyone at McKinney Motorsports.

Post by **msg** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

wow jus wanted to find out a little info. stop wasting your time arguing shiet, its kinda pointless and again a waste of time. anyways. using the r33 x-member ne one happen to know the length in which my driveshaft should be cut. i want to double check before i put in the order. as of now i have 44" long, 3in dia. one piece aluminum, sound good?

Post by **FAST-DATSUN** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

Glad you got what you wanted..

Post by **underground** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:58 pm

Hey Mack! Good to see you posting on NICO!

I can tell you from personal experience that the McKinney kit is the best thing to happen to the RB 240sx owners. I am doing the RB26DETT swap into my 98 S14 and will be using their install kit. Everything bolts up perfectly and with their wiring service, the install could be performed by almost anybody.

Night, I know you love to talk about how you prefer to use the stock xmember, but the McKinney kit makes the motor sit down and back. I'd prefer to spend the extra money and have a kit that I know works and actually sets the motor in place. Just my .02.

Chris

Where did u get your driveshaft?

Where did u get your driveshaft?

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